https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b Class 684, Anna McCarthy en-us 2023-10-11 15:47:24 UTC 2023-11-29 18:45:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f40b.png annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742066200 Before picking a tour, it is best to research what time of year you have the best chances to see a whale while on a tour. This article is specifically for when to tour in Boston, MA but there is information for any city or sea. Whales migrate so it is good to know what time of year they may be in your area. ]]> 2023-10-11 15:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742066200 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742072822 Now that you know when to whale watch, now you can decide which whale watch tour group you can purchase/reserve. I recommend the New England Aquarium's group ("Boston Harbor Cruises") as Marine Biologists are onboard. ]]> 2023-10-11 15:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742072822 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742082843 Watch this youtube video on a real past customer's experience with the Boston Harbor Cruise whale watch tour. This will show you what the day will be like and set your expectations. ]]> 2023-10-11 15:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742082843 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742084497 Read this accordion of what to bring for your whale watch tour in order to ensure a successful day!]]> 2023-10-11 15:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742084497 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742091219 Read this infographic to understand common whale behaviors and what you may see while onboard. ]]> 2023-10-11 16:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742091219 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742096888 Watch this short video to understand boat safety while onboard a large tour boat. Now you will understand how to keep yourself (and others) safe once on the tour boat. ]]> 2023-10-11 16:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742096888 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742103796 It is suggested to ask questions to the tour guides and tip the tour guide or Captain after the tour. It is recommended that you tip between $3-$5 per person in your group. ]]> 2023-10-11 16:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742103796 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742107050 It is very helpful to post your great experience with the whale watch tour company on social media! Then others can be encouraged to go. The more people that see whales in the wild, the more care about protecting them! Education is power. ]]> 2023-10-11 16:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742107050 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742111042 Wild whales in the natural ocean act as a key part in our food chain and oxygen filtering system. Here is why we should care about protecting whales in their natural environment. ]]> 2023-10-11 16:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742111042 annaosbornemccarthy https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742114040 Now that you know why it's important to protect the whales, read here of how to. This blog has very easy actionable steps to do so! ]]> 2023-10-11 16:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annaosbornemccarthy/hokzbczsbrkk5e1b/wish/2742114040